[lagunadallas]

I'll probably skip all of the techno options you mentioned and keep it pretty simple. I had a 2007 335i Cabrio and can tell you that the turbo engine is really fantastic! I've heard rumblings about reliability issues, but I'm not worried since I don't keep cars long enough to ever let them fall out of warranty. A 550i would be a blast, but the extra expense and reduced fuel economy aren't worth it to me for a car that will be driven in the city 90% of the time. The Carrera is for the fun times and road trips! It replaced a 2006 C2S Coupe and I absolutely love the Cabrio, especially since they were making incredible deals on the remaining new 2009s (over $20K off MSRP).